Wallonia, Flanders, Brabant, the château lifestyle as observed from the sky
Very trendy in Belgium, scenic air view of châteaux enables to discover the provinces of Wallonia, Flanders and Brabant, from a different vantage point.
Château de Corroy, in Gembloux
In the province of Namur, this 12th century fortress hosts a medieval venue, during the summer, with period artillery on display. Visit its chapel, its marble dining room, its Polish Salons as well as funiture pieces from the Royal Association of Historical Estates. www.corroy-le-chateau.com
Château de Vierset, in Modave
Originally constructed in the 11th century, and rebuilt in 1775, this château surrounded by a moat, nestled at the heart of Condroz (Province of Liège), is articulated around a superb courtyard of honor. The site offers the opportunity to dive into a bath of culture, at the heart of idyllic greenery. www.chateaudevierset.be
Manoir of Lebioles, in Spa
Known as the « Small Versailles of the Ardennes », this venue was built at the dawn of the 20th century by a minsiter of King Léopold I. Welcoming spectacles from the National Theatre of Belgium, hunting parties and receptions, it has maintained all its prestige. www.manoirdelebioles.com
Château Bayard, in Eghezée
Cradle of the Namur family since 600 years, this château of French inspiration, built on a pond, along the Mehaigne, is the rendezvous of romantics who appreciate its reception rooms with Italian or Napoleonian decors and its orangery. A timeless haven of peace. chateaubayard.be
Château de la Hulpe
South of Bruxelles, the regional Solvay Domaine was the stronghold of the Marquis Maximilien de Béthune who built a château in the Flemish neo-Renaissance style, during the middle of the 19th century. He displays the works of the Fondation Folon and the estate's botanical gardens are highly admired. www.chateaudelahulpe.be
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